" committed 8 - 10 years ago had an impact? " No --- Fraud verdicts November 2010 Mich and 2013 Florida. Aspects of the case still ongoing. (Same management)
Verdict was for acts committed 8 - 10 years ago by the non-school bus division which no longer exists.
Based on the dozen or so posts you have I see you have an axe to grind with Blue Bird management.
Frankly, the district would probably be OK with either TBB or BB. Both have their finer points and both have/had their issues. Seems the issue was with the cost analysis software used by the consultant.